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New Flower Gardens
Once again my husband, Al, and I are on the move. We recently sold our house in the country and purchased a house in the city three doors down from my daughter. We decided it was time to downsize and, since I’m home alone a lot, I needed to be near people. I’m excited about the move, but hate the idea of moving. So much to pack – even after getting rid of junk. Once we get in our new house, and see what I need, I can probably get rid of more.
One of the things I’m so looking forward to is that this is the first house I have EVER lived in where there are already existing flower beds. It’s been about two weeks since I’ve been in the back yard, so I don’t quite remember what she has planted (plus most things weren’t up yet), but I plan on digging up some of my plants from where I live and transplant them. I was so excited to see a lilac bush in the backyard, I nearly did a cartwheel down the sidewalk. There is also a gorgeous flowering crab in the front yard.
I’m trying to decide which of my containers to plant before the move. I’m afraid if I wait until after June 30th when we close, there won’t be much to choose from in the garden centers. Once my husband and I get back from vacation, I’ll pick up several flats and plant them. That will give them a good start before we move – that is if I can find the time. I found a bucket of daisy seeds I collected last year, so I plan on spreading a few of those. I guess it’s a tradition for me whenever we move.
One of the other things I’m looking forward to is gardening with my grandkids. Since they live only three doors down, it’ll be easier to have them over to help me. They love to plant—their mother, not so much. It was too hard to get them to where we live now to help plant.
I thought I’d post a few pictures of my flower beds here. My bleeding heart plant was doing so well, but then we have a major frost and it was ruined. I’ll miss my gardens here, but I’m excited to start anew.
About the Author:
Tina Susedik looks forward each year to the first blooms of spring. When she’s not gardening, she writes sensual romantic mysteries and has developed one that involves flowers – of course. She lives in Northern Wisconsin, where there have been too many years where late frosts have taken out the tulips and lilacs. For more information on Tina go to tinasusedik.com
Catherine Castle 
Tina, where are you moving to, if you don’t mind saying? Almost anywhere would be a switch from the N. WI climate. Didn’t realize lilacs wouldn’t make it there, since here in N. Iowa, I’ve never heard of losing one in the winter, and I thought our winters were about as bad as they get. Anyway, happy move – you’re being so proactive, it surely will be!
We’re moving to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Not much further south than where we are now, but still south!
My current house had no flowerbeds so I had to start from scratch. It’s a big job deciding what to put where. Enjoy your premade beds and the fun you’ll have watching as new stuff appears.
Thank you. I keep wondering what spring flowers I’m missing, but next spring will be a surprise.
What a pretty garden, but the new one sounds nice too. I love lilacs!!